Strategy Game of the Year, Nominees

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Age of Empires II: Age of Kings
Publisher: Microsoft
Developer: Ensemble Studios
Review
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Ensemble Studios' historical real-time strategy game may not be revolutionary, but it's the most refined game ever in its genre.


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Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri
Publisher: Electronic Arts
Developer: Firaxis Games
Review
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The designer of Civilization II was the mastermind behind this deep and addictive turn-based science-fiction strategy game.


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Homeworld
Publisher: Sierra
Developer: Relic
Review
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Relic's debut game is a mesmerizing and unique take on the real-time strategy game, featuring a full 3D battlefield and a massive fleet of units.


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Jagged Alliance 2
Publisher: TalonSoft
Developer: Sir-tech Software
Review
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Funny and engaging, this turn-based strategy game is bolstered by its role-playing elements and excellent characters.


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RollerCoaster Tycoon
Publisher: Hasbro Interactive
Developer: Chris Sawyer
Review
Demo

Chris Sawyer's amusement-park-management simulation lets you create impressive and realistic roller coasters.

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